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vkay  
#1 Posted : Wednesday, March 12, 2008 4:31:53 PM(UTC)
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Where is the thermostat (flame sensor) located at on this microwave?
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Gene  
#2 Posted : Thursday, March 13, 2008 12:53:47 PM(UTC)
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What part did you call "flame sensor"?

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vkay  
#3 Posted : Saturday, March 15, 2008 9:10:43 AM(UTC)
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thermostat. Problem is mw won't do anything after potato caught fire inside.
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#4 Posted : Saturday, March 15, 2008 9:33:21 AM(UTC)
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Normally the thermal fuse for the cabinet blows when a fire occurs.

The cabinet needs to be removed to access this part under most circumstances.

Remove the outer cabinet and look for a 2 wire component normally on the left side near the top of the microwave. Check it for continuity.

Matt
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